Leaks..Leaks...and More leaks!!
I just crossed 42K on the chassis. Both leaks could have been avoided for me. It wasn't the cars fault.
I would recommened PPI for a Boost Leak Tester. Very well made and has a guage installed, so it all in front of you, when doing the test. There's a couple "How to" step by step, on how to test. If you don't have a compressor, you can pick up a 125psi tank at Walmart. I think I paid $23 at Walmart for one.
I have both, the DIY and PPI. PPI has a machined Delron cap, with machined ports for the Schrader Valve and Pressure guage, and comes with a quality coupler, as well has T-bolt clamps. This is NOT pricey for the amount of work and component put it to this tool. My DIY has leaked, fallen apary and requires a second person, to view my boost guage. You get what you pay for!
For a compression tester, you can pick one up at your local Auto Zone, Pep boys, Kragen...etc.
For a compression tester, you can pick one up at your local Auto Zone, Pep boys, Kragen...etc.
I have both, the DIY and PPI. PPI has a machined Delron cap, with machined ports for the Schrader Valve and Pressure guage, and comes with a quality coupler, as well has T-bolt clamps. This is NOT pricey for the amount of work and component put it to this tool. My DIY has leaked, fallen apary and requires a second person, to view my boost guage. You get what you pay for!
For a compression tester, you can pick one up at your local Auto Zone, Pep boys, Kragen...etc.
For a compression tester, you can pick one up at your local Auto Zone, Pep boys, Kragen...etc.
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As for the Fram comment LOL I havent had any probs lol Its extra guard?
Which do you recommend?
And as for that Tester.....DAAAAAANG!! thats serious. 50 bucks though? Does it come with instructions haha
Which do you recommend?
And as for that Tester.....DAAAAAANG!! thats serious. 50 bucks though? Does it come with instructions haha
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Its the same thing lol Just more expensive. Im not paying more money for the same filter when I change it every 3k anyways. I appreciate your input though
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Found more....the entire back side on my motor is soaked with a oily residue...Havent found where it came from yet........
How ever I did noticed when i dropped my subframe the on of my intake manifold mount bolt...is missing lol hmmm how did this happen, I think the who has it before had did more mods to this car than I realize.......Big build and back to stock again? This is ontop of noticing alot of unpainted bolts, like a socket went on it....
These are the intake mani bracket/mount misssing bolt
O and obviously ****ty job on the pan gasket....Thats next on my list
How ever I did noticed when i dropped my subframe the on of my intake manifold mount bolt...is missing lol hmmm how did this happen, I think the who has it before had did more mods to this car than I realize.......Big build and back to stock again? This is ontop of noticing alot of unpainted bolts, like a socket went on it....
These are the intake mani bracket/mount misssing bolt
O and obviously ****ty job on the pan gasket....Thats next on my list
I have both, the DIY and PPI. PPI has a machined Delron cap, with machined ports for the Schrader Valve and Pressure guage, and comes with a quality coupler, as well has T-bolt clamps. This is NOT pricey for the amount of work and component put it to this tool. My DIY has leaked, fallen apary and requires a second person, to view my boost guage. You get what you pay for!
For a compression tester, you can pick one up at your local Auto Zone, Pep boys, Kragen...etc.
For a compression tester, you can pick one up at your local Auto Zone, Pep boys, Kragen...etc.
diy boost leak tester =5 bucks diy ftw if you can di right 
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Also besides on the Filter bit, its just a filter, I wouldnt really see a difference.....
I have fix my leak around the oil pressure sending unit now I am going to fix the Oil leak once AND FOR ALL!!!! urgghhhh